About the Position: This announcement will be used to fill two Program Manager (Assistant Program Manager Acquisition), NH-0340-03, positions with the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND). The selected applicants will be assigned to the Joint Project Manager for CBRN Special Operations Forces (JPM CBRN SOF). Both positions may be filled at either Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD or Stafford, VA.

Duties

Establishes acquisition program priorities, monitors progress, and takes action to ensure that all milestones are met, or workarounds are in place to mitigate potential issues. Maintains liaison with internal and external stakeholders from Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), supporting organizations, and industry partners to ensure the program is on track to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals. Reviews technical resources, acquisition policies, and directives from higher echelons to initiate, plan, and direct a variety of activities critical to mission accomplishment. Analyzes budget revisions, schedule adjustments, legislative/policy changes, and economic trends to determine their impact on assigned programs and take necessary action to minimize adverse effects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management Certification within 60 months of entrance on duty.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• Business travel required up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of experience which includes: 1) Executing cost, schedule, and performance activities within the acquisition lifecycle framework; 2) Coordinating acquisition support activities necessary to meet program objectives; and 3) Supporting the development of complex acquisition strategy planning/documentation to manage the program portfolio. This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level (NH-02/GS-11) position in the federal service. The JPEO-CBRND exists to manage our nation's investments in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense equipment. Our headquarters is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, but we have offices across the United States. There are six unique directorates within JPEO-CBRND, which manage the acquisition of CBRN equipment as an enabler to achieving the National Security Strategy and supporting the U.S. Armed Forces: Sensors, Medical, Protection, Integration, Enabling Biotechnologies, and Special Operations Forces. JPEO-CBRND is in an acquisition demonstration project. We offer competitive salaries, pay banding, and pay for contribution. Our benefits program includes alternate work schedules with flexible hours, telework, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for certain health and dependent care expenses, a civilian fitness program, vacation and sick leave, insurance plans (health, dental, vision & life), and a three-tiered retirement plan. We encourage you to visit our website for additional information on the organization and our mission, https://www.jpeocbrnd.osd.mil/.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AD-W6DZQ0 JPEO FOR CHEM BIO RADLGL AND NUCLR DEF DO NOT MAIL Stafford, VA 22556 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk